I have heard countless times that time is our most valuable commodity. I believe this. After all, you can’t buy it. It constantly running out. And despite what Mick Jagger said, it’s not really on your side. (No it’s not.)
But right up there alongside time on the Mt. Rushmore of Most Valuable Commodities are inspiration and motivation.
They light your fire. Like Jim Morrison.
They lead to growth and improvement.
They create the empire state of mind that builds empires. Like JAY-Z and Alicia Keys.
They change the world.
Yet to be effective, both inspiration and motivation require you to act. To move. To do! Do! Do! (Not da-da-da.)
Unfortunately, both forces burn bright for a moment, then the moment’s gone. Like dust in the wind.
Which means when you feel the powerful heat of inspiration and motivation you have to go.
You have to cook while the heat is on, Glenn Frey.
You have to jump on the action you feel inspired to take.
Take steps to start that business.
Start writing that book.
Plan that remodel.
Create that art.
Build the prototype.
Plan that travel.
Create that event.
Get to the gym.
Enroll in that class.
Reach out to that person that could change your day. Or your life.
Acting on the heat of inspiration is how I started The Weaponry.
It’s how I wrote What Does Your Fortune Cookie Say?
And it is how I worked out last night at 10 pm after a 15-hour work day.
Key Takeaway
Take advantage of those precious sparks of inspiration and motivation. They don’t last long. But if you take action while your mind is in the red, the impact can be felt long after your time is up.
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